After a four-season absence from the MPL Philippines, Gerald “Dlar” Trinchera has made a triumphant return.
The 24-year-old exp laner, known for his dominance since joining the league in Season 4 through to Season 9, has long been a formidable presence in his role.
Dlar earned the nickname “The General” for his brilliance on the exp lane, playing a pivotal role in helping Onic Philippines secure runner-up finishes three times.
However, his comeback to the MPL Philippines has not been without challenges.
“Tingin ko sobrang hirap manalo ngayon at makipagsabayan kasi sobrang dami na nilang knowledge. Ta’s na-feel ko sa sarili ko na sobrang dami ko pang hahabulin talaga,” Dlar admitted in an exclusive interview.
Despite the struggles early in MPL Philippines Season 14, Dlar is thrilled to be back home after his stints in Indonesia and Myanmar.
“Dati may mga dinudurog ako, may mga sinasabayan ako. Pero ngayon parang yung mga katapat dito sa MPL PH siyempre mas malakas na sa’kin. Nandun ako sa sobrang saya na nandito pa rin yung competitiveness ko tapos mas malakas yung kalaban ko,” he said.
“Naramdaman ko ngayon sobrang gigil ko at sobrang saya na dumidikit pa pala ako sa mga mas batak sa akin.”
As one of the high-profile players in Blacklist, Dlar has faced significant bashing and criticism, especially with the team starting the season with a 0-4 record. Nevertheless, he remains unaffected by the negativity.
“Motivation ko na sila. Normal naman sa mga esports players na may basher. Kino-convert ko lang yun in a positive way,” he said of his critics.
“Thank you rin sa inyo (bashers) dahil nagga=grind lalo ako. Kasi may mga times na napapa-isip ako na parang gusto ko na rin magpahinga or retire, pero dahil sa mga basher lalo ako ginaganahan. Pati sa mga nagtitiwala rin sa akin kaya nagpapatuloy pa rin ako.”
